Effective November 7th, 2014, the default New York City speed limit will be reduced from 30 MPH to 25 MPH.

According to NYC DOT, drivers who drive 25 MPH or slower are better able to avoid crashes.  Pedestrians who are struck by vehicles traveling at 25 MPH are half as likely to die as pedestrians who are struck by vehicles at 30 MPH.

This change will improve traffic safety throughout the entire city, including Brooklyn’s Park Avenue, where DOT is making safety improvements after years of advocacy from MARP.